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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles of your home are an important element of your decor. A new handle can bring your decor and space up-to-date.

Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are signs it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the correct door handle replacement Upvc front door handles for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the look of your home and allow you to shut and open them. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to begin to show signs of wear or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in a couple of steps.

The first thing you need to do is locate the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert a narrow screwdriver into to loosen the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a small slot, or hole, that allows you to press a spring-activated detent pin with flathead. When you press this pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.

After you have ahold of the spindle or shaft, take off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Be sure to align it correctly and check to ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, hold the rod of the latch over the door's hole and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up then thread the screws for the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. This will match their furniture. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you may prefer a lever style or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of front door handle repair handles. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For instance certain handles can be operated with an arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your repair upvc door handle open will wear down over time. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you have the latch could be part of the knob itself or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door handle repair plate itself. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and installing is applicable. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob, is what you need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle does not have this magic button the first step is to take off any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed with the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a small slot inside that you can slide your screwdriver into, while others snap off.

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the front door handle repair handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip - you will be required to keep them in a safe place to use them again in the next steps. After the screws have been removed, you can take the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the inside of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers inside the repair upvc door handle handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is that it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This easy project allows you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that will give you better security and ensure that your door stays shut.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have You may be able to simply install the new strike plate into place over the old one using the screws that come with it. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case Be careful not to chisel out too much wood or you could damage the strength of the doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate which provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it will require two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made from solid brass and has a thick, heavy-duty. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to pick the right hardware for your needs. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip, while machine screws are more blunt.